CAMPBEL BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS & CONNECTIONS
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Author: Taylor
Publisher: INTER PEAR
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Today, it is fairly easy to make transgenic plants and animals. What are some important safety and ethical issues raised by this use of recombinant DNA technology? What are some of the possible dangers of introducing genetically engineered organisms into the environment? What are some reasons for and against leaving decisions in these areas to scientists? To business owners and executives? What are some reasons for and against more public involvement? How might these decisions affect you? How do you think these decisions should be made?
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CAMPBEL BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS & CONNECTIONS
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